Two detained in Digha murder case
Baleswar: In connection with the murder of a fish businessman by a group of unidentified goons at Digha in West Bengal, the Bengal police on Tuesday detained two persons having criminal backgrounds for interrogation. The Bengal police after reaching Baleswar began the probe with assistance of their local counterparts. They visited the deceased’s family and took their statements. They also took the licensed revolver of the deceased, Hemanta Mohapatra, who was shot dead at Digha on Sunday, for forensic examination, said sources.
Yuba Mahotsav concludes in JSpur
Jagatsinghpur: The Yuba Mahotsav and Odisha Yatra Award-2013, a socio-cultural function hosted by Heralal Foundation, concluded on Sunday night here. Agriculture Minister Debi Prasad Mishra attended the function as the chief guest and MlA Prashant Muduli, district Collector SK Mallick, municipality chairman Madhusudan Sahoo, Dr Bhola Nath Rout and film actor Amlana Das joined as guests. local MlA Bishnu Das chaired the closing day function at the collectorate parade ground. Some Yatra and film actors were felicitated on the occasion.
Enraged youth sets houses afire in JSpur
Jagatsinghpur: An annoyed youth went berserk owing to a quarrel with
his villagers and set his own house on fire. Soon, the fire engulfed about 10 houses in the neighbourhood. The villagers lodged a complaint against the youth, Bidhan Samal, at the Anantapur outpost on Sunday. Properties worth Rs 5 lakh were destroyed in the fire. Bidhan has been absconding.